In need of a R/E Attorney--Recs? Buyer won't sign termination

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I need a real estate attorney in Tennessee, any recommendations?

I put in an offer for a place in Gatlinburg, but the owner wants to keep rental bookings for all of December. The house was suppose to close end of November. I am uncomfortable with having unknown guests use my property, and what if they damage it, who is then responsible for it. The house would have closed already, and I doubt I will be able to hunt down the seller for damages. So I am backing out of the contract since we couldn't agree on the December rental bookings. I have signed the termination contract, but now the seller is refusing to sign it. They are dragging it on, and my earnest money is being held up. I need to know what my recourse is.

Does anyone know of a good real estate attorney in Tennessee who knows the local laws? 

[Avery Carl]

Is there an agent involved?  Your agent should really be able to advise you on the best course of action.  By Tennessee real estate law, future short term bookings are NOT part of the real estate contract.  He cannot hold your earnest money for this.  

I have several recommendations.  Doug Yates at Wynn, Yates, and Duncan is THE Sevierville expert, he knows the area front and back and has seen it ALL. However, he is older and can be a bit unresponsive.  Tara Dutton at Professional Title is also fantastic. Best of luck! PM me if you need phone numbers.